Univ of CO Physician Assistant Program

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

Reminiscing on our White Coat Ceremony celebrating the Class of 2029. What an amazing afternoon with words of wisdom from Senior Associate Dean of Medical Education, Shanta Zimmer, MD ; CHA/PA Alumna, Assistant Pediatrics Professor and Preceptor, Linsey Weller, MA, PA-C; and Faculty Member Denise Ogden, MA, PA-C. It was the perfect send-off leading into break so our PA-S1s could regroup, and return to campus to tackle their first block refreshed and ready to conquer HEME/IIM. Congratulations again, Class of 2029, we are so excited to have you here.

08/14/2026

You know it’s almost the end of Summer Block for our first years, if Dave the Minion and his parents stop by the classroom for his well child check 😂😂.

First years, you’re almost to the finish line 🏁.

07/29/2026

We are 4 weeks into Summer Block for our 1st years and we love having our amazing guest lecturers come back year after year and share their expertise. This week we are looking forward to Dr. Pan's lecture.

🌟 Guest Lecture Spotlight: Dr. Pan 🌟
Dr. Pan is a dedicated educator and expert in hematopathology who has been teaching with CHA/PA since 2022. Originally from the eastern coast of China, Dr. Pan earned a medical degree in Beijing before pursuing PhD training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Today, his clinical practice focuses on the diagnosis of lymphoma and blood cancers, while also providing expertise in head and neck pathology and frozen section diagnosis.

Dr. Pan lectures on topics including Introduction to CBC/WBC, Anemia, and Myeloid Neoplasms for CHA/PA. His favorite part of teaching? Interacting with students and answering their questions, and helping them connect classroom concepts to clinical practice.

When he's not diagnosing complex blood disorders or teaching future PAs, Dr. Pan enjoys running, hiking, and scenic drives in the Colorado mountains. He especially loves Colorado's breathtaking mountains and vibrant fall foliage. A daily listener of Colorado Public Radio Classical, he appreciates having great music accompany his drives.

And for a fun fact: if Dr. Pan could be any organ in the human body, he would choose a lymph node because, as he puts it, "It's small but probably the most sophisticated organ in the human body."
We're grateful for Dr. Pan's expertise, enthusiasm, and commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare providers. Thank you, Dr. Pan, for all you do for our students and our community!

07/16/2026

✨ Student Spotlight: Izzie C., PA-S3 ✨

Meet Izzie, a Denver native and Vanderbilt University alumna whose passion for neuroscience, global health, and patient advocacy has made the most of every opportunity during PA school.

After working as a patient care technician in infusion and oncology, Izzie chose CHA/PA for its unique 3-year spiral curriculum and supportive faculty. Most recently, she completed her pediatric neurosurgery rotation at Children’s Hospital Colorado, where she cared for patients with hydrocephalus, epilepsy, plagiocephaly, infections, and acute brain injuries and even had the opportunity to practice surgical knots and assist on a temporal lobectomy! 🧠

Outside of clinicals, Izzie is a member of the Global Health Track, completing a clinical rotation in Guatemala last summer and traveling to Tanzania this fall. She has also served as a Silver Society Community Service Chair and Cardiology Workgroup Leader at DAWN Clinic, reflecting her commitment to service and accessible healthcare for patients of all backgrounds.

When she’s not in the clinic, you’ll find her hiking Colorado 14ers, running, traveling, cheering on Survivor, or trying a new restaurant. Her go-to shift snack? Goldfish! 🧡

💙 Best advice from a preceptor: “Stay curious and be a sponge. Learning is a forever process—never be afraid to ask questions.”

We’re proud to celebrate all that Izzie has accomplished and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll continue to make as a future PA!

07/15/2026

We love to see one of our own on the CAPA Member Spotlight! Read on to learn more about Faculty Member, Peggy Walsh Sheryka!

CAPA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: PEGGY WALSH SHERYKA, PA-C!
This week, we are thrilled to spotlight Peggy Walsh Sheryka! From clinical practice in pediatric and surgical subspecialties to her role as a CHAPA faculty member, Peggy’s dedication to the PA profession shines through everything she does.
Beyond the clinic and classroom, Peggy is a powerhouse for PA advocacy, serving on the AAPA Board of Directors and working tirelessly to advance our profession at both the state and national levels. We are incredibly proud to have her leadership right here in Colorado!
Swipe up/Click the link in our bio to read more about Peggy’s journey and see how you can get involved with the CAPA community.
Drop a comment below to celebrate Peggy!

07/02/2026

Happy first day of classes to our new PA-S1s! 🤍 Wishing you an incredible start to this journey. You belong here, and we can’t wait to watch you learn, grow, and shine over the next three years. Welcome to the CHA/PA family!

06/23/2026